River City Swim League Championships: Day Two

6 albums

At Cecil Field Aquatics Center Friday afternoon....See pics by Randy Lefko from 6Under Championships from Thursday at (http://photos.jacksonville.com/mycapture/category.asp?eventID=1293617&CategoryID=57820)

7/29/2011

Album ID: 1294296

Photos by Randy Lefko

River City Swim League: 6-Under Championships

16 albums

On Thursday at Cecil Field Aquatic Center.

7/28/2011

Album ID: 1293617

Photos by Randy Lefko

Velobrew Summer Training Crits at Shrine Morocco Center

7 albums

The Velobrew Jacksonville Bicycle Racing Team staged its fourth summer training criteriums at the Shrine Morocco Center Tuesday amidst sporadic rain.......See Randy Lefko's pictures from the first round of racing held June 14. Velobrew will hold two more events on Aug. 9 and Aug. 23.

The American Cancer Society’s R.O.C.K. (Reaching Out To Cancer Kids) Camp, in partnership with Camp Boggy Creek, serves children and teenagers ages 7-16 who are referred by pediatric oncology centers and private practices and are currently being treated for cancer or who have received cancer treatment. Full time volunteer medical staff includes resident pediatric oncologists and nursing personnel. On Tuesday, campers from north Florida and Orlando gathered at the American Cancer Society offices on Prudential for a sendoff bus ride to Camp Boggy Creek for their camp which runs until August 1. There were plenty of hugs, tears, smiles and waves goodbye as two busses headed to Camp Boggy Creek near Eustis.

7/26/2011

Album ID: 1292170

Photos by Randy Lefko

MS 150 Warmup: Sawgrass to St. Augustine

10 albums

Bicyclists lined Highway A1A from Sawgrass to the Vilano Beach Causeway as they rode either 30 miles or 45 miles in support of the MS150 to be held in October. Cycling teams signed on for the October MS 150 2-day event got a chance to work on teamwork and strategy for finishing the 150 mile trek from St. Augustine to Daytona Beach.

7/24/2011

Album ID: 1290719

Photos by Randy Lefko

Jacksonville Beaches Junior Lifeguard Competition

8 albums

Teams from Flagler, Fernandina Beach, Jax Beach and St. Johns competed with their best lifeguards from 7-17 years old in lifeguard related events.

7/24/2011

Album ID: 1290729

Photos by Randy Lefko

Mistakes Cost Rhinos: 34-0 Loss

4 albums

The Jacksonville-based Florida Rhinos semi pro football team, lost a hard-fought Gridiron Developmental League game against the visiting Jefferson County Warriors 34-0 at University Christian School Saturday night. The Rhinos are scheduled to play the Florida Falcons, another area team in the GDFL.

Jags and Shoe Carnival Host "Got Skills" Kids Camp

11 albums

Nearly 300 local football heroes took to Florida Blue Health and Wellness Practice Field where the Jacksonville Jaguars practice to participate in the Jaguars' annual "Got Skills" Youth Football Camp, sponsored by Shoe Carnival. Young athletes were joined by Jag veterans such as Paul Spicer, Quinn Gray and Brian Barker who helped lead the football skills and conditioning drills for the children, aged 5-16.

7/22/2011

Album ID: 1290177

Photos by Randy Lefko

Lake Swan Camp: Aviation Camp

33 photos
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Nestled just south of Keystone Heights off SR26 East, Lake Swan Camp in Melrose presented a special day for its campers interested in aviation with helicopter visits from the Alachua County Sheriff's Department and also Shands Health Care. Run by Perry Rollins, who has been with Lake Swan Camp for nearly 40 years as a camper, a volunteer and now director, and Tim Huggins, a former military pilot, Lake Swam Camp presented its fifth year of Aviation Camp with the hands-on helicopter demonstration. Aviation campers study aviation principles and are able to fly small aircraft under supervision out of Keystone Heights Airport. Lake Swan Camp adds a ministry component to the campers experience with hopes of inspiring future missionary pilots for international service. ....See Randy Lefko's story at (http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/400794/sportsrgood/2011-07-25/lake-swan-camp-aviation-day)...

7/21/2011

Album ID: 1289837

Photos by Randy Lefko

Clay High Hosts Blue Devil Youth Football Camp

11 albums

With head coach Josh Hoekstra blaring his megaphone, the Clay High Blue Devil Youth Football Camp was a flurry of running, jumping, tackling, fumble recovering, pass tipping, running around in circles, etc., etc., etc. as area football hero hopefuls sharpened their skills under the tutelage of the Blue Devil coaching staff and some varsity players. Camp continues until Thursday, 5 pm until 730pm.

7/18/2011

Album ID: 1288146

Photos by Randy Lefko

Jax Destroyer Win 3-0

13 albums

At Jacksonville University, the Jacksonville Destroyers men's semi pro soccer team took a 3-0 decision over visiting Ft. Lauderdale.

7/17/2011

Album ID: 1287464

Photos by Randy Lefko

About Bicycles group Rides US 17

15 photos
for sale

About Bicycles of Orange Park, owned by cyclist Kent Lofton, took a long jaunt in Clay County for their Saturday morning ride and finished up with a stint on US 17 North where Jacksonville.com Photog Randy Lefko caught them as they descended off the Black Creek Bridge near Green Cove Springs.

7/16/2011

Album ID: 1286748

Photos by Randy Lefko

Guido on the Ride

22 photos
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Fleming Island triathlete Guido Serletic planned a three hour ride from Fleming Island down US 17 and was photographed just south of Green Cove Springs. Serletic is training for a fall half ironman race.

7/16/2011

Album ID: 1286751

Photos by Randy Lefko

Great Dane Day at Poochie Park

4 albums

Orange Park's Poochie Park staged a Great Dane Day Saturday afternoon, but threatening thunderstorms kept the big dogs home except for three; Nina, Sara Belle and Dobie, plus a spattering of much smaller pups; Deuce and Bucky Boy. Upcoming Saturdays include Australian Shepherd Day and Little Dogs (under 20lbs.) Day.

7/16/2011

Album ID: 1286810

Photos by Randy Lefko

New Bridge of Lions 5km

12 albums

Saturday morning in St. Augustine, runners started near fort, crossed new Bridge of Lions and finished at Oglethorpe Park, for the New Bridge of Lions 5km.

7/16/2011

Album ID: 1286746

Photos by Randy Lefko

Florida Falcons Win 45-12

21 albums

The Florida Falcons semi-pro football team got a 28-0 first half lead before pulling away to a 45-12 win over visiting Emerald Coast's Scorpions in Gridiron Development Football League action staged at the Yulee Athletic Complex. Game proceeds benefited the Yulee Pop Warner League. Falcon quarterback Josh Fletcher scored two rushing touchdowns in the first half and threw touchdown passes to ex-Orange Park Raiders Ricky Wright and Marcus Pulliam with ex-Clay High Blue Devil EJ Szegedy also snaring a scoring strike. Defensive end Willie Atkins picked up a fumble and returned it deep into Scorpions territory in the second half to set up Szegedy's touchdown.

7/16/2011

Album ID: 1287069

Photos by Randy Lefko

Fleming Island Youth Football Camp: 5 0n 5 Action

10 albums

Final day athletics at Fleming Island Youth Football Camp featured a round robin 5 on 5 batch of scrimmages.

The decade-long adventures of Harry Potter came to its final saga Thursday night at the Fleming Island Carmike Theaters premiere held in conjunction with the Clay County Chamber of Commerce who coordinated a pizza party at Mellow Mushroom, had books and paraphernalia available from Books-a-Million plus ran a fundraiser for the Clay County Humane Society.

7/14/2011

Album ID: 1285998

Photos by Randy Lefko

Pads In July???: Jacksonville University Team Football Camp

6 albums

With teams from Cocoa Beach and Ocoee, the annual Jacksonville University Team Football Camp was a full pads and hitting early summer pigskin extravaganza despite the searing heat. Athletes were treated to overnight accommodations and up to three practice sessions with the Pioneer League champions coaching staff. Head Coach Kerwin Bell was on hand as well as his entire coaching staff including Jerry Odom, Andy McLeod, Ernie Logan, Ernie Mills and Kerry Webb to encourage the high school aged campers to work hard toward this fall's season.

7/13/2011

Album ID: 1285152

Photos by Randy Lefko

River City Swim League: Timuquana vs. Rolling Hills

6 albums

At Rolling Hills Tuesday afternoon.

7/12/2011

Album ID: 1284667

Photos by Randy Lefko

Fleming Island Youth Football Camp

13 albums

With members of the Fleming Island High School region final runnerup football team serving as camp instructors, Fleming Island staged their annual youth football camp this week from Monday thru Thursday 8am until noon. Campers were treated to blocking and tackling instruction, passing and catching, and defensive drills.

7/12/2011

Album ID: 1284750

Photos by Randy Lefko

OPAA Crush 11-unders Fall Short in State Tourney

12 albums

Down by as much as 10-1, the Orange Park Athletic Association's 11-Under baseball team battled back to as close as 10-7 before succumbing to Tallahassee's Capitols team 14-7 in their Cal Ripken League state championship game played Sunday in Lake City. The OPAA team is coached by Chase Solomon.
Other game pics ((9Unders): http://photos.jacksonville.com/mycapture/category.asp?eventID=1283324&CategoryID=57820

7/10/2011

Album ID: 1283327

Photos by Randy Lefko

OPAA Crush 9-unders Win State Title

9 albums

With decisive hitting in the second inning to avert a 3-0 deficit, the Orange Park Athletic Association's 9-Under Cal Ripken League baseball team tied then pummeled host Lake City 13-3 to take a mercy rule state title at the Cal Ripken League State Tournament held this weekend in Lake City. The OPAA lost their first game of the double elimination tournament but came back with successive wins to advance and win the championship game. Both teams in the title game qualify for a National Tournament in Mobile, AL later this summer. The OP team is coached by Clay Perry, Will Campbell and Dan Hodges.

7/10/2011

Album ID: 1283324

Photos by Randy Lefko

Golden Eagles get shot at National 7 on 7

5 albums

Led by senior QB Donte Roberts and interceptions by Cameron McCurry and Craig Brodsky, the Fleming Island Golden Eagles won the team title at the AAT Sports Academy North Florida 7 on 7 Shootout by beating Wolfson High 33-18 to qualify for the National 7 on 7 Championships in Hoover, Alabama. Roberts, a recent transfer to Fleming Island from Palatka, was named tournament MVP. Named to the All-Tournament team were Austin Chipoletti (Bradford Co.), Roberts, Malik Johnson, Cameron McCurry, Craig Brodsky and Armon Bailey (all Fleming Island) and Brandon Pillsbury (Oakleaf). St. Johns Country Day School hosted the event.

7/9/2011

Album ID: 1283014

Photos by Randy Lefko

Julington Creek All Stars Take First Round of State Tourney

7 albums

At the Cal Ripken League State Tournament, the Julington Creek All Stars 9-under baseball team beat Suwannee Valley to advance to second round action on Friday. Championship games are scheduled for Sunday at the Southside Park in Lake City.

7/7/2011

Album ID: 1282048

Photos by Randy Lefko

OPAA 11-Unders Win First Round of State Tourney

10 albums

The Orange Park Athletic Association's Orange Crush 11-Under baseball team won its opening round game 14-2 against Bradford County to advance in the 2011 Cal Ripken League 11u70 North Florida State Tournament held in Lake City this weekend. The Orange Crush, runnerups last year, advance to play Wakulla on Friday. Wakulla beat Jacksonville Beach in four innings. The title games are scheduled for Sunday.

7/7/2011

Album ID: 1282011

Photos by Randy Lefko

Wakulla Beats Jax Beach 11-unders in State Tourney

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Wakulla beat Jax Beach in the 11-Unders Cal Ripken League State Tourney opening round Thursday at Southside Park in Lake City. Wakulla will play Orange Park on Friday. Title games are scheduled for Sunday.

7/7/2011

Album ID: 1282065

Photos by Randy Lefko

Lake City 9-Unders Beat Jax Beach

66 photos
for sale

With a strong seven run fourth inning, the Lake City 9-Unders baseball team beat Jacksonville Beach 19-10 in Cal Ripken League State Tournament first round play at Lake City's Southside Park. Teams play all weekend with title games scheduled for Sunday.

7/7/2011

Album ID: 1282059

Photos by Randy Lefko

Oakleaf High School: Knights Football Camp

7 albums

First year coach Joel Brighton of Oakleaf High School combined youth football kids and his own Knights football team to put together a field full of football action this week.

6/21/2011

Album ID: 1272504

Photos by Randy Lefko

Spartans Youth Football Camp: St. Johns Country Day School

13 albums

Football is not far away as area youth take part in football camps around the county. One of the first is the Spartan Youth Football Camp held at St. Johns Country Day under the direction of Spartan Head Football Coach Merlyn Smith.

6/21/2011

Album ID: 1272467

Photos by Randy Lefko

River City Swim League: Timuquana vs. Flying Fish Swim team

10 albums

At Florida Yacht Club on Monday.

6/20/2011

Album ID: 1272091

Photos by Randy Lefko

War Eagle Wrestling Hosts Summer Invite

11 albums

The War Eagle Wrestling Club based at Fleming Island High School and coached by former Clay High 4-times state champ PJ Cobbert, hosted a summer wrestling invitational for high schoolers. Teams included Suwannee, coached by Bulldog legend David Laxton, University Christian, Fleming Island and Clay, coached by Blue Devil icon Jim Reape.

6/18/2011

Album ID: 1270942

Photos by Randy Lefko

Fred Norman: Final Sendoff From Jax Cyclists

2 albums

A handful of Jacksonville cyclists gathered Friday evening to take a police-escorted ride near Hendricks and San Marco in honor of former Jacksonville Racing Club President Fred Norman who passed away this week. Norman, a top master's rider, had been a long time cycling enthusiast. Family members joined the ride as well as team members from the Velobrew Jacksonville Racing team, Open Road, About Bicycles and the North Florida Bicycle Club. Norman's daughters; Allie and Jessie, joined the ride.

6/17/2011

Album ID: 1270671

Photos by Randy Lefko

Argyle vs. Baymeadows: River City Swim League

25 albums

At Argyle Thursday afternoon.

6/16/2011

Album ID: 1269921

Photos by Randy Lefko

Wakeboarding on Black Creek

5 albums

Wakeboarding fans got a shot at the Black Creek River with wakeboard coach Tore Hewlett as part of the GodFirstCamp.com wakeboard camp. Joining Hewlett on Wednesday were Sami Sadler, 7, of Mandarin; James Sadler, 15, of Mandarin; Liam Bannon, 10, Fleming Island; Jack Branston, 18, Middleburg, and Conner Payne, 15, of St. Johns County.

6/15/2011

Album ID: 1268954

Photos by Randy Lefko

Velobrew Hosts Summer Criterium Series

10 albums

The Velobrew Jacksonville Cycling team hosted the first of their summer criterium series races at the Morocco Shrine on St. Johns Bluff on Tuesday. Cyclists race in three categories; juniors, B riders and A riders. Next race is June 28 at 6pm. See Velobrew.com for more information. More photos will be added.

6/14/2011

Album ID: 1268538

Photos by Randy Lefko

Fred Norman: Jacksonville Cycling Icon

9 photos
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Fred Norman, one of Jacksonville's most revered cyclists and a friend of many of the area's best racers, passed away on Monday. Norman, a top masters cyclist as recently as three years ago, was known for his cycling savvy and sense of humor. Norman had been president of the Jacksonville Racing Club, a top racing cycling team statewide.

6/13/2011

Album ID: 1267766

Photos by Randy Lefko

Rainout: Timuquana vs. Beaches Aquatics

118 photos
for sale

Rain forced cancellation of the River City Swim League matchup of Beaches Aquatics at Timuquana Monday night, but Jacksonville.com photographer Randy Lefko got there early enough to get some fun shots.

6/13/2011

Album ID: 1267629

Photos by Randy Lefko

Clay County Prepares for Special Needs Hurricane Victims

9 albums

With hurricane season opening on June 1, the Clay County Health Department staged a mock Special Needs Preparedness Drill at the Thrasher Horne Center for the Arts on Mon., June 1. The Thrasher Horne is rated a category 5 hurricane shelter. The Clay Health Department, in tandem with the Clay County Emergency Management Office, offers a special needs shelter to medical persons with unique medical situations. Officials list about 300 registered special needs person. Others who think they may qualify should contact the Clay County Emergency Management office.

BFAST Sprint Triathlon: Race Two

Run for the Pies 5km

14 albums

Downtown Jacksonville near the Landing, nearly 1,000 runners.

6/11/2011

Album ID: 1266658

Photos by Randy Lefko

Florida SOL FC Wins Home OPener

5 albums

Two goals by former St. Johns Country Day School star Carson Pickett were enough for the Florida SOL FC womens soccer team to defeat FCA out of Sanford 2-0 in SOLS home opener at the Clay County Soccer Complex.

6/11/2011

Album ID: 1266295

Photos by Randy Lefko

Nathan B. Forrest Graduation 2011

141 photos
for sale

At UNF Arena on Friday afternoon.

6/10/2011

Album ID: 1266146

Photos by Randy Lefko

Robert E. Lee High School Graduates

13 albums

At the Veterans Memorial Arena on Thursday.

6/9/2011

Album ID: 1265261

Photos by Randy Lefko

Florida Sol FC soccer Hosts Scrimmage

30 photos
for sale

The newly formed Florida Sol FC women's soccer team, featuring numerous former area players, held a Meet the Players and Intra-Squad scrimmage Tuesday night at the Clay County Soccer Club complex in Eagle Harbor. Coached by Luis Torres, the Sol plays in the Women's Premiere Soccer League Sunshine Conference mainly covering cities in Florida and features a 12 game schedule. The WPSL, established in 1998, contains nearly 50 teams nationwide. The Sol team starts a six game home stretch with games starting on Fri., June 6 at 7:30pm at the Clay County Soccer Complex. See www.floridasolsoccer.com for schedule and roster information.

Clay High School Graduates Class of 2011

Clay Health Department Readies for Hurricane Season

19 photos
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On day one of Hurricane season in Florida, Clay County Health Department preparedness officials staged a Special Needs Hurricane Preparedness exercise at the Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts in Orange Park. Health department, Clay County Sheriffi's Office, Clay County Emergency Management and assessement group Emergency Management Professional Services reenacted a hurricane situation and reviewed procedures for Clay County's special needs citizens. Clay County has nearly 200 registered special needs medical patients who would be housed at the Thrasher Center during a hurricane. Thrasher-Horne is a Category 5 rated facility.

6/1/2011

Album ID: 1259946

Photos by Randy Lefko

Freedom Marathon 8km: Serrano/Booth Win

12 albums

Californian Charlie Serrano and Louisiana's Rachel Booth won the inaugural Freedom Marathon 8km run race held Memorial Day in Green Cove Springs. The event was the marquis event of the three-day Riverfest Memorial Day festivities held in Spring Park which included a veteran's celebration with the U.S. Navy Jazz Band.

5/30/2011

Album ID: 1258057

Photos by Randy Lefko

Riverfest Memorial Day: Olympians, Symphony, Fireworks

4 albums

Day two of the Riverfest Memorial Day celebration had the Concert on the Green with the Jacksonville Symphony playing under the tent at Spring Park, Olympic heroes Bill Rodgers and Jeff Galloway on hand as well as elite runners from around the country, plus big fireworks on the St. Johns River. Bonus: St. Johns Country Day School band does Metallica's Enter Sandman!!! Plus Fleming Island High students Hannah Hoffman (cellist) and Samantha Feliciano (vocalist) are invited to join the symphony for a couple songs and get standing ovations.